22/05/2026
_Sabbath School Summary_
*Having Faith*
_Lesson 8_
_Memory Text: Hebrews 11:1_
*Introduction*
*SABBATH*: Faith is the breath of a true Christian. As the body canât live without breath, so a Christian canât live without faith. Faith is like the WIFI. Itâs invisible but is powerful to connect you to what you need. We canât abide in God without faith. Whatâs your faith like today? Has it ever been shaky? Life can be tough to a point it becomes hard to trust in God. Is your faith like the rose that sprouts from a green stem & grows to be colorful & with a memorable scent? Faith is Godâs gift (Heb. 11:1, Rom. 12:3, Eph. 2:8-9).
*Just Give Me a Sign!*
*SUNDAY*: In theory, our faith should be more visible than those in ancient Bible times. Itâs easier to say that âIâd believe in God if I could see the Red Sea parted, manna fall from heaven, or Jesus heal the blind.â But today, we have the entire Biblical story/history to learn from. In the OT times, they expected a Messiah, we now look back at His the works & Godâs leadings (Deut. 4:7-10; 8:2-3). Men of all ages wanted a sign; we have a lot of them. (John 20:29-31, Matt. 24). Some saw Jesus & still wanted a sign (Mark 8:11-12, DA, p. 406). Build strong faith.
*Jesus Sees Our Faith*
*MONDAY*: In just 60 seconds how will you describe your faith? Following Jesus doesnât automatically build strong faith (Mark 4:40; Matt. 15:21-28). Some only profess faith in God with their lips (FW, p. 17). Jesus can discern whatâs in the heart; He sees our faith (John 2:23-25, Luke 7:1-10, Mark 9). Satan aims to sow seeds of doubts in us to harm our faith. But the Holy Spirit prompts us to believe & can grow our faith (Mark 9:24). When we have doubts about God, His Word, & character, like Abraham, Moses & Job, God invites us to reason with & surrender to Him.
*Faith Is Not a Feeling*
*TUESDAY*: A faith as small as a mustard seed is much better than no faith. Faith as little like a mustard seed can move mountains (Matt. 17:20). Yet, from little faith, one can grow to have a great/big faith. A mustard seed becomes a large tree; our faith shouldnât be static. Weâre to exercise our faith & we shall find joy & receive Godâs blessings (Matt. 13:31-32, Rom. 12:3). Faith isnât a material thing but a human response prompted by the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:8, Jer. 31:3). Faith isnât a feeling (EW, p. 72). Get closer to God even in the storm (Mark 9:24).
*Examples of Faith*
*WEDNESDAY*: Read Hebrews 11 without stopping & aloud. Read it again; what do you hope for now but canât yet see? (vs. 1). Whatâs faith role in your testimony & conversion? How easy does creation make you have faith in the Creator God (vs. 3)? Write vs. 6 in your own words. Why does faith defines the strength of our walk with God (vs. 7-40)? To build a strong faith, start with a tiny faith (Matt. 17:20); pray & read the Bible daily (Rom. 10:17); ask for more faith (Luke 17:5, Mark 9:24); remove doubts (Mark 9:24, Phil. 2:12-16, Matt. 25:8); respond to the Spirit; exercise your faith (2 Cor 5:7).
*The Faith of Jesus*
*THURSDAY*: Godâs end-time remnant church keeps Godâs law & have the faith of Jesus (Rev. 14:12). SDAs in the 1890s greatly emphasized the faith of Jesus & the 3 Angelsâ message. Prior to that the church emphasized more about the law & needed more of the gospel. EGW tells us that the law has been proclaimed by SDAs but the faith of Jesus hasnât been given the same importance; the law & gospel go hand in hand (3SM, p. 172). No faith in Heb. 11 is comparable to the faith of Jesus. A Christ-like faith is abiding in God always (Matt. 26:36-42, Rev. 5:9).
*Further Thought*
*FRIDAY*: We are made right with God through our faith (Romans 5:1), & this same faith helps us grow to be more like Jesus (Acts 26:18). When we accept Jesus into our lives, we become His by faith (John 1:12) & live through our faith in Him (Galatians 2:20). EGW reminds us that the soul that feels its weakness & relies on Jesus is truly strong. She states that our faith should be built by prayer & humility, allowing us to fully depend on God & receive the Holy Spirit's help in overcoming challenges.
âEllen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 182 & The Desire of Ages, p. 431.
*Keywords*
_EGW- Ellen Gould White._
_DA- The Desire of Ages._
_FW- Faith and Works._
_EW- Early Writings_
_3SM- Selected Messages, book 3._
_How to strengthen your faith or encourage someone whose faith is wavering- 1. A tiny faith (like a mustard seed) is powerful and is all you need in order to grow a relationship with God (Matt. 17:20). As long as youâre willing to work with Him, God will help your faith grow. 2. Faith comes from hearing God speak to us in His Word, the Bible (Rom. 10:17). Commit to daily Bible study and prayer. 3. Ask God to increase your faith (Luke 17:5). As did the father who came to Jesus with a possessed child and who âcried out and said with tears, âLord, I believe; help my unbelief!â (Mark 9:24, NKJV), we can recognize our unbelief and ask for God to increase our faith. 4. Faith and doubt can exist together (Mark 9:24). Donât walk away from God simply because you have questions. In fact, itâs important to work out your salvation with fear and trembling (Phil. 2:12-16) and to âownâ your faith rather than borrow it from another, as five of the virgins tried to do (Matt. 25:8). 5. Respond to the Holy Spirit and ask for more of Him in your life. 6. Exercise your faith. Remember that faith is not a feeling, but a decision to believe. Remember that even in darkness, when you canât see Him, God is there (2 Cor. 5:7)._
_The meaning of the faith of Jesus- 1. When we have the faith of Jesus, this means not only that, by obedience to Him and His Word we will emulate the faith that He had in God, but also that we will have an active and living daily experience with Jesus. Itâs knowing and acting on the fact that without making Jesus the center of our daily lives, we canât have a saving relationship with God. 2. Having the faith of Jesus means to have Jesus abiding in us, and thus His faith in our hearts, for Jesus is the true foundation of our faith. At times our faith might be weak and feeble. But Jesus is worthy (Rev. 5:9), and we can have His faith, both reflected in our own experience and being credited to us, by His gift of grace to all who believe._
*Discussion Questions*
đ What five main points are highlighted in the quote immediately above when it comes to collaborating with the Holy Spirit against the enemy?
đ What role does faith play in this battle?
đ How do you see this right now in your own life?
đ Read Hebrews 10:23. Why is it important to hold fast to our confession of faith?
đ How often do you consider this truth that when you feel helpless, itâs an opportunity for you to rely more wholly on Jesus?
_For May 16-22. Happy Sabbath!_
âMIchael Agyemang Adarkwah
*Entire Lesson Summary*
_God gives each person a measure of faith as a foundation for a relationship with Him. As the Author and Finisher of our faith, Jesus modeled the power of faith for us all. When our faith is small, when we come with weeping and supplication with a surrendered heart, God will work miracles in our lives (see Jer. 31:2-4, 9, 11, 12). He will lead us in His straight ways so that we do not stumble any longer, and we will have peace. Jesus is the perfect example in all things, and having His faith will identify us as His people in the end times._
*Inside Story*
*Going to Solusi to Hide*
Lindsay didn't attend Solusi University because she wasn't Adventist and didn't know anyone there; she chose it to avoid living a lie. After high school, her parents informed her they couldn't afford university tuition, so she helped with their struggling family business for five years in Botswana. Eventually, her mother's business improved, allowing Lindsay to pursue her studies. Choosing Solusi University meant she could start fresh without friends knowing her past. At Solusi, she discovered her faith, got baptized, and is now ready to share her journey with her high school friends.
